Financial Counselor

Responsibilities The F inancial Counselor participates in the admission process by responding to inquiries regarding the facility, insurance verification, financial counseling, patient admission, and data entry of all demographic information necessary to appropriately conclude the admission process. Review, analyze and facilitate self-pay collection efforts. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs insurance verifications 2. Provides adequate financial counseling to parents/guardians relating to self-pay and/or co-pay of account balances. 3. Data entry 4. Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly; actively listens, follows appropriate channels of communication. 5.Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality per HIPPA regulations. Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment. Much more online at: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Risk Reduction by networking with department managers to implement system changes aimed at optimally reducing or eliminating causative factors Assists to resolve treatment issues including, patient refusal of treatment, consent issues, AMA's, etc. under direct supervision of CEO, Corporate Legal Counsel, and Corporate Risk Management Organizes the risk management function of all departments; develops a Safety & Risk Management Plan in conjunction with the safety officer; ensures the implementation of an occurrence report review system. Maintains an effective relationship with members of the medical staff ensuring immediate follow-up on physician concerns; reports risk management /performance improvement activities to the Medical Staff and Governing Board Performs risk surveys and inspects patient care areas in concert with hospital's safety (EOC) program committee objectives. We offer comprehensive benefits for the Director of Risk Management position, such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Program (Could earn 20 CEUs) Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com Qualifications Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent: Associates Degree in Financial/Accounting Field preferred Experience: One year of experience preferred Hours: Determined by the Director of the Business Office EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 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